Career Exploration
Exploring different career paths is a journey that includes thinking about yourself, doing research, trying things out, and making decisions. Here are some general steps to help you through your career exploration journey.
Career Exploration
- Self-Reflection: Take some time to think about what you're into, what you're good at, and what you're not so great at. Consider the stuff you enjoy doing, the subjects you're awesome at, and what gets you going. Try out some personality quizzes or interest inventories to get a better idea of your preferences and skills.
- My Next Move: Developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, offers a free interactive quiz that helps students explore career options based on their interests.
- 16Personalities: The free 16Personalities test can be adapted for older children and teenagers.
- Gain Experience: Take advantage of internships, part-time jobs, volunteer opportunities, and informational interviews to gain hands-on experience and explore different career paths. Seek opportunities to shadow professionals in your areas of interest and ask questions about their day-to-day responsibilities, challenges, and rewards.
- Future-Focused X3 High School Paid Internships: X3 is a paid internship for high school and early college-age students that pairs interns with local employers to build homegrown talent.
- Teen Volunteer Opportunities
- Teen Employment Opportunities
- Work Permit Information
- Network: Attend events, career fairs, workshops, and field trips to meet new people and learn about career opportunities. Connect with professionals in your chosen field and ask them questions. Don't hesitate to seek support from counselors, mentors, and teachers!
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This page was last updated on:
May 31, 2024.